The rate for Safari 20SG Systemtic Insecticide is 1.5 - 2.0 fl. oz. per inch of the trunk diameter diluted in at least 5-10 gallons of water. Please refer to the product label for complete application instructions.
You can use Safari 20SG as either a soil drench around the base of the trees or as a basal trunk treatment. If you are using a 1 gallon sprayer, then it sounds like you are wanting to do a basal trunk treatment. You would use 12 – 24 oz per gallon of water. Depending on bark type and thickness, one gallon of spray solution will typically cover 65-85” of cumulative trunk diameter.
Safari 20SG Systemic Insecticide with Dinotefuran can be applied as a basal trunk spray (instructions on page 14) but is not specifically labeled for spotted lantern flies. We recommend that you consult with your local cooperative extension office for additional options.
Safari 20SG should be stable on the shelf at least 3 years if stored in a dry, temperate environment out of direct sunlight.
Safari 20SG Systemic Insecticide with Dinotefuran is not labeled to be used on anything edible. Please inform if you are not consuming berries or not for an alternate recommendation or application rate. Thank you!
When doing a soil drench with Safari 20SG or any other systemic insecticide, the exact amount of water is not as important as using the correct amount of product. Your water is a carrier for the active ingredient, so you just need to use a sufficient volume of water to mix and apply the insecticide. To treat shrubs, you would use 3 to 6 grams (1.25 - 2.5 level teaspoons) of Safari 20SG per foot of shrub height, using 1-4 pints of water per foot of shrub height or per inch of trunk diameter for trees.
Safari 20SG Systemic Insecticide with Dinotefuran can be applied to ornamental plugs as directed on page 9 of the product label. Do not apply media drench until roots from transplanted plugs or liners have extended at least half way to the edge of pots.
Safari 20SG Systemic Insecticide with Dinotefuran would be applied at the rate 1.25 - 2.5 level teaspoons) per foot of height when applying as a soil drench. Mix required dose in water and uniformly apply to soil around base of shrub or tree. Pull back mulch before drenching. Apply 1 - 4 pints of drench solution per foot of height (shrubs).
We understand the different rate directions can be confusing on the Safari 20SG. You should get great results from using the higher rate under the product label directions for use on hedges. Since your hedges are in a row and so close together, some of the active ingredient from each plant's root system would reach over to the neighboring plants. So you could use the rate of 1 oz per foot of hedge height per 100 linear feet rate, which would put you at 4 oz for 100 linear feet of shrubs which is 4 feet high.
Safari 20SG Systemic Insecticide with Dinotefuran is not labeled for application to orchids.
Since Safari 20SG is a systemic product, you should allow anywhere from several days to several weeks for the product to translocate through the plants, depending on the size and growing stage of the treated plants.
After applying Safari 20SG Systemic Insecticide with Dinotefuran, you will generally see results within 1-2 weeks depending on how severe the disease is/was.
Safari 20SG Systemic Insecticide with Dinotefuran is not mixed to get a 20% solution. It contains 20% Dinotefuran so there are no instructions for applying at that percentage. The rate when mixed will be lower and depends on what you are treating for and what you are treating on and is not percentage based. Please refer to the product label for complete instructions for your need.
Yes, Safari 20SG Systemic Insecticide with Dinotefuran can be used in commercial greenhouses. You will use 1/2 to 1 teaspoon per gallon of water per 1000 sq. ft.
Safari 20SG Systemic Insecticide with Dinotefuran is only labeled for non-bearing nut trees. We would not recommend consuming any pecans for at least a year after application.
Safari 20SG Systemic Insecticide with Dinotefuran can be applied to ornamental plants at 1.25 - 2.5 level tsps per foot of height.
The rate for Safari 20SG Systemtic Insecticide is 1.5 - 2.0 fl. oz. per inch of the trunk diameter diluted in at least 5-10 gallons of water. Please refer to the product label for complete application instructions.
It is possible that caterpillars will be affected if Safari 20SG Systemic Insecticide with Dinotefuran is applied directly to the plants that they are consuming. If they are just sprayed in the same greenhouse, the product should not affect them.
Per page 9 of the Safari 20SG supplemental label for basal trunk spray the rate will vary depending on your dilution rate. You would use 12 – 24 oz per gallon of water. Depending on bark type and thickness, one gallon of spray solution will typically cover 65-85” of cumulative trunk diameter.
Safari 20SG Systemic Insecticide with Dinotefuran is labeled to control white flies when used as directed on the product label.
